Michael “Mike” Payton Jones, 73, of Belton, MO, previously of Oak Grove, MO, passed away on February 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. Born on August 29, 1951, in Hannibal, MO, Mike graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1969 and served in the US Army from 1971-73. Mike…
Keith Andrew Llewellyn of Independence, Missouri passed away on February 20, 2025. Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Keith was born on December 1, 1957 in Frostburg, Maryland to Francis and Marion Phillips. He grew up in a small…
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my father, Dewey Franklin Blankenship, who left us on February 18, 2025 at the age of 85. Services will be held on Sunday, February 23rd at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, MO, with visitation at 12:00pm and funeral at 1:00pm, followed by burial in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain…
Neal A. Brown, 59, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away at his home on February 17, 2025, following a short illness. Services will be held on Saturday, March 8, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 202 West 19th St., Kearney, MO 64060. Visitation will be held 10:00-11:45 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Burial to…
Eleanor LeeAnn Logan, 43, of Buckner, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 in Blue Springs, MO. She was born November 12, 1981 to William and Paula Logan. She attended school at Buckner and Fort Osage. Eleanor is survived by her parents and brother, William (Melanie) Logan of Warrensburg, MO; and her sons, Izaak, Michael and Deamyn Latta of Buckner,…
Peggy Jean Bloom, 86, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 after a brief stay in the Bee Hive Homes and hospice care. A celebration of life is planned for Friday, April 25, 2025 visitation 5:00 pm and service to follow at 6:00 pm at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Peggy was born August 23,…
Patricia A. Brown - 10/21/1935 - 2/13/2025 Born to Dick and Flo Butler in Independence, MO. She graduated from Blue Springs high school. She married RJ (Robert) Brown and raised four children in Blue Springs, MO. She obtained her LPN and practiced nursing in the surrounding area. She and RJ enjoyed the lake, square dancing and camping with many friends.…
Tamar E. Shire, 64, passed away on February 11, 2025 at her home in Holden, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21st at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO. Tamar was born on December 19, 1960, in Wyandotte County, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph R. and Dorhla (Vansandt) Ellington. …
It is with sorrow and much love that we mourn the peaceful passing of Leta (DeHoff) Huntsucker Cornelius on February 11, 2025. She was 97 years old. She was a lifelong resident of Independence, Missouri living independently until early January. Her tireless energy knew no bounds. She was hard working, determined and possessed an unwavering strong-will. She was personable, friendly and never met…
Ronald L. “Guido” Smith, 57, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. Visitation will be 5:00 pm. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Memorial service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses. Ronnie was born January 22,…